February is
shades of grey and tan,
dull sage green
with etchings of black;
like a bashful beauty
wrapped within woolen coat;
or a cardinal flashing through
forest's canopy.
I take my cue,
plump pillows of grey & tan,
swipe soft-green upon lids,
slip on little black, paint lips red -
drop my robe, remind him
spring's almost here.
by Margaret Bednar, February 9, 2014
This is linked with "Imaginary Garden with Real Toads - Imagined by Heaven" - featuring artist Lisa Graham, HERE. Also look her up on Facebook.
Also linked with "dVerse Poets Pub - sketchbook in-the-moment poetry" - Claudia has us looking out our window and writing what we see.
This will also be for next week's Friday Flash 55 over at Mr. Know It All's blog HERE - perfect for Valentine's Day, I think!
30 comments:
It is so nice to realize spring IS almost here...at last. I enjoyed the image of the cardinal!
there are already whispers...spring is coming...ha...mmm...bet he loved that reminder....smiles.
That would be a welcome reminder in more ways than one. I love how this poem builds to something of a surprise ending. :-)
spring is coming... and what makes us young at heart more than the desire of the woman we love ?
You tease me so... spring is yet many months away here up in the far norht
that painting is beautiful and love what it inspired...and oh what a beautiful reminder for him...
ooh la la! February is all those things...and I love the way you sketched it.
Ah, lovely!
Those closing lines are brilliant, Margaret! Wow!
Well that ending caught me by surprise ~ Remind him indeed that spring is almost here ~
Thanks for linking up with Sunday's Challenge in Real Toads ~ Happy Sunday ~
Leaves me with a lovely, joyful feel.
Lovely!
I love it, Margaret ~~ from the "bashful beauty" to the "dropping" part. The last, a surprise here, revived old memories here. I won't say more.
We did use the same picture, I was intrigued, I guess by her standing so tall and looking so innocent.
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I am sure the heat of the reminder would warm his heart ..
You caught me surprise by the ending! Bashful no more!
Sexy and bewitching in its straight-forward tone and text. Nicely.
Beautiful write and I love the ending.
Margaret, this is deeee-licious! (i'm resisting intoning "photos or it didn't happen," heh)
Lovely.
I bet he was pleased.
I love the way you take a cue from the flashing cardinal and drop your robe… or perhaps I read that wrong… delightful poem.
Wonderful poem. I really liked the color of the artwork from the artist Lisa Graham you used. Thanks for the link. I enjoyed reading how she began her drawing and painting career.
It certainly is perfect for Valentine's Day. What a sensuous and tactile poem this is. I will remember the essence of this one for a long time.
(Thank you for the tip on the movie "Stardust." I have not seen it, looked at imdb for info and have decided it is a must-see. :)
I would say that this is a good routine for all seasons.
Margaret...
Boy you can sure get lost in a moment. And you can take us with you like you always do.
Loved your Multi Prompt 55
Thanks for playing, thanks for your great support, and please have a Kick Ass Week-End
whoosh! naughty! :) ~
Beautiful with a hint of passion.
Green, black and red- huh ? love the cardinal and the lipstick! Thanks-
To me February feels like a hinge between winter and spring. Great poetic complement of the painting!
Too many people depend on a groundhog to tell them when to expect Spring.
I like your way better.
You said so much with so little. Well done.
February is horrible. I am so ready for spring.
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